St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-24
LIBRETTO GETS IT.
He Defeats Montrose and Jim Gore
for the Latoriia Derby.

CINCINNATI, May. 23.-One of the
finest assemhlageS ever seen Oh the La
tonia course was present at the opening
meeting to-day.
First race, purse for three-year-olds and I'D
wards, three-fourthS OF IL mile, Mamie Hunt
won by a length, Gen. Roberts second, Linda
Payne third time, IL.
Second race, selling purse for three year
Odds and upward, three-fourths mile Malaria
Won by a length. Bowling and Brilliant hay
ing fierce contest for second place. which
was won by Bowling, Tapped by Brilliant;
time, l:lS.
Third race, purse, for three-year-olds and
upwards, one mile, Jacotin won, Estralla
second, Long Slipper third. Time. 1 :43
Fourth race, purse, for twoyear-olds, five
eighths OF Il mile, Buck Hound won by q
length, with Balance second, Tapped by
Santolene. Time, l: 05.
Fifth Race Latonia Derby-Ever since the
Louisville Derby was won by Montrose it has
been dislOyal to mention any name as favorite
except Montrose. Still, in the Places where
Judgment gave place to sentiment there were
expressions in favor of Jim Gore, the gallant
competitor Of Montrose at Louisville. He
appeared first on the track, and had an oya-
ton. He was ridden by L. Jones. Though
his forelegs were bandaged, he gave no
sign of lameness. Following him
came Montrose, a handsome creature,
sprightly and hopeful as were
his hackers, who gave the horse good send
Oft with cheers. Lewis was his Jockey
Then came Poteen and Libretto. The cheers
which followed Librettos appearance
showed that life was not without friends
Procmstinator having declined to enter the
contest, BiXby took the place with small
hope, of winning. Poteen delayed the start
by all manner of vicious tricks, including
kicking and backing. At last the start was
made, with the wicked Poteen in the lead
Montrose second and Gore third At the
third quarter Lewis had put Montrose in the
lead as If his purpose was TO repeat his
Louisville tactics. Gore pursued him closely
with Poteen III third place, Libretto and
Bixby following as fourth and fifth. As they
neared the end of the first mile Montrose
seemed to be drawing away from The field,
but before the end of the mile
Jim Gore gained upon him, and
as they started upon the last half
victory. He passed Montrose and the fav-
orite's colors went down. But another com.
petitor was now found to be in the field Lib
retto moved up with apparent ease under the
guidance of Murphy, and as though without
an effort led down the stretch with Jim Gore
following him and losing distance though
under punishment. Montrose was so bad a
third that he was not even whipped. Poteen
and Bixby struggled in at the last. Libretto's
victory was enjoyed by n large number
though there must have been many 20 whom
the shouts were unwelcome In POOLS lust
before the race Gore sold for 81 2j the first
$50. The stakes were worth 81 900 Lib.
retto the winner belongs TO F. b. Harper. He
is 10y I.ongfellow ont of Aliegrotto. Al hand
some bay colt with strongsmarks of his sire in
his form. The first q,larSr was made i'll % :
the half %: threc-fourih :IS: mile .45 !:
mile and half 2:3S.